Jesus was having a meal in Levi's house. Many tax collectors and other outcasts followed Him, joining Jesus and His disciples at the table. Mark 2:13-17 Questions for Life Groups Read Mark 2:13-17. As you read this story, do you relate more to the tax collectors, the...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were first implemented in businesses and government hiring practices following the civil rights movement. A recent New York Times article cited a webpage on the U.S. Department of Labor website that defined diversity as...
The twelve disciples travelled with Jesus, as did some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases, including Mary (who was called Magdalene), from whom seven demons had been driven out. Luke 8:1-3 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 8:1-3. Describe what...
We begin our new series, Friends, as a precursor to our next series, which will examine the people and systems that chose to become enemies of Jesus. In doing so, we cannot help but notice the contrast as we consider current circumstances. Our companion devotional...
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary. Isaiah 40:31 Questions for Life Groups Read Isaiah 40:31 and Romans 12:2. What does the text from Isaiah mean...
We began 2025 with a worship series titled Seconds. Our last episode is on Sunday, January 26. As our companion book, we used The Price of a Second by Dr. Leonid Altshuler, a board-certified psychiatrist and writer, who writes under the pen name Leonid Alt. Our focus...
During this year’s Lent observance, we, along with several other area UM Churches, are participating in a series titled Who Dunnit? The people who wanted Jesus dead (see article). The series begins after Ash Wednesday on Sunday, March 9. So, in preparation, our...
When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, He was filled with the Holy Spirit and was led into the wilderness, where the devil tempted him. Luke 4:1-13 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 4:1-13. What experiences of temptation are most difficult for you to ignore? How...
Thousands, if not millions, of us are wondering and worried about how the recent executive orders signed by the president will affect us or someone we care about. After pardoning or commuting sentences for those who stormed the Capital and interrupted the...
Everyone else serves the best wine first, and after the guests have drunk a lot, he serves the ordinary wine. But you have kept the best wine until now! John 2:1-11 Questions for Life Groups Read John 2:1-11. What are some of the possible symbolisms in this story?...